Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was a Swedish-American actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for her melancholic and enigmatic screen presence, she starred in iconic films such as Anna Karenina, Queen Christina, Camille, and Ninotchka. Throughout her career, she was celebrated for her subtle and understated performances, earning three Academy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar in 1954.
Garbo was famously private, avoiding the Hollywood social scene and retiring from acting at the age of 35. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. She was romantically linked to several women, including writer Mercedes de Acosta and actress Marlene Dietrich, fueling rumors that she may have been lesbian or bisexual. However, Garbo never publicly addressed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status.
Her legacy continues to captivate audiences, with her influence extending beyond film into discussions of gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
Acting
Movie
Ninotchka
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
1939
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Grand Hotel
as Grusinskaya
1932
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Camille
as Marguerite Gautier
1936
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Queen Christina
as Christina
1934
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Anna Karenina
as Anna Karenina
1935
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Marlowe
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
1969
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Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
2012
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Flesh and the Devil
as Felicitas
1926
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Mata Hari
as Mata Hari
1931
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Anna Christie
as Anna Christie
1930
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Joyless Street
as Greta Rumfort
1925
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Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
2018
Movie
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
1976
Movie
The Painted Veil
as Katrin Koerber Fane
1934
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The Mysterious Lady
as Tania Fedorova
1928
Movie
Love
as Anna Karenina
1927
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The Saga of Gösta Berling
as Elizabeth Dohna
1924
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Two-Faced Woman
as Karin Borg Blake
1941
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The Kiss
as Irene Guarry
1929
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A Woman of Affairs
as Diana Merrick
1928
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Conquest
as Countess Marie Walewska
1937
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The Temptress
as Elena
1926
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Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
1931
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Romance
as Rita Cavallini
1930